Upper Nazareth Township Meetings

Upper Nazareth Supervisor’s Meeting – May 20, 2026

Absent – Scott Sylvainus

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS

May 30 – Wellness Day from 10AM – Noon

May 30 – 5K Color Run at 9AM

June 6^th – 9AM-11AM Electronic Recycling at Tuskes Park and 155 Friedenstahl Avenue

June 13^th – Movie night at Tuskes Park: Finding Nemo

July 4^th – Kazoo Parade/250^th Celebration in Nazareth. UNT Recreation Committee will participate

August 22^nd – 9AM Car Show at Tuskes Park

August 29^th – Movie night at Tuskes Park (rain date Aug 30^th)

October 10^th – 9PM Ghouls & Goblins 5K

October 17^th – 3PM-5PM Trunk or Treat at Tuskes Park

November 28^th – 6:00PM Tree Lighting at the Township Building

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR

A Broad Street Ext. resident complained about receiving a donation request from the Fire Department (FD) after the township imposed a fire tax last year. She insisted that the FD learn to differentiate between needs and wants. A Mitchell Ave resident echoed her comments, saying the mailer should have explained what they want the money for.

Township Manager Lisa Klem pointed out that the Township Code stipulates that municipalities MUST provide fire protection to their residents. J.R. Williams said that the FD sent the same donation form they’ve used in the past and maybe they should update it.

SUPERVISORS

Approval of an agreement with First Energy to convert streetlights to LED starting with the company-owned lights. There will be no cost to the township for this project.

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR

A $139,700 security payment was made which will allow a developer to begin work at 373 East Lawn Rd. (The former Ranch House).

Approval to advertise a Zoning Ordinance Amendment on Data Centers and Honeybee Apiaries. William Bartlett asked about adding a Thermal Mitigation Plan to the ordinance in the future. Gary Asteak said that sort of concern could be addressed under conditional use in regards to public health & safety.

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

A development plan for Schoeneck Overlook (the field east of the Intermediate School) was reviewed by the Planning Commission.

The township received information on a culvert extension at Heritage Village.

Work continues on the Penn Dixie Bridge.

TOWNSHIP MANAGER

Lisa Klem announced that the township has received a $75,000 LSA grant to purchase a new Fire/Police truck.

PLANNING & ZONING

Approval of an extension request for the Nazareth Borough Yard Waste facility until May 31, 2027.

PUBLIC WORKS

Approval for Carroll Engineering to prepare bid specs to rebuild pavement and apply asphalt to the UNT section of Gun Club Road. The job should get completed this year.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Approval to sell a Speed Trailer for $1,250.

EAC

William Bartlett reported that the plantings at Harvest Grove are greening up and that the meadow and path would need to be mowed this season.

Brian Sayago said that committee members would be meeting to look at a potential trail on the east side of the township.

Becky Bartlett covers these meetings because citizens have a right to know what their government is doing.